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X Factor (2008)

  • Family
  • Reality
  • 180 min episodes
  • 20 seasons
  • T age guide
  • ★ 7.5/10 from 12 ratings

X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.

Created bySimon Cowell

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    The X Factor

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    2004 · Reality

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    The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent, contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions.

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    The X Factor

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    2011 · Reality

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    The X Factor was a singing competition on a mission to find America’s next undiscovered superstar. The X Factor, on FOX is going to give someone like you the chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music. What’s great about The X Factor is that it is open to anyone – vocal groups and solo singers, over the age of 12 – and there’s absolutely no upper age limit.

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    X-Factor

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    2010 · Reality

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    X-Factor / Йкс-Фа́ктор is the Ukrainian version of the British format The X-Factor — a musical talent show, the main purpose of which is to find and develop the singing talent of the contestants. All contestants are selected through public auditions.

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    2002 · 60 min · Reality · Talk

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    This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.

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    Masterchef Italy

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    2011 · 50 min · Reality

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    Italian adaptation of the MasterChef format. The show features a series of challenges in which contestants must demonstrate their culinary skills. These include knowledge of edible products, exceptional creativity, and mastery of various cooking techniques and recipes. Additionally, contestants are expected to show adaptability in different situations, game strategy, and human charisma.

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    America's Got Talent

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    2006 · 85 min · Reality

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    A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.

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    The Voice

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    2011 · Reality

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    The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

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    The Voice

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    2012 · 60 min · Reality

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    Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.

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